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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
4,3.3.
RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1, Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5.
FRONT
WHEEL
HYDRAULIC
FLUID RESERVOIR
FIGURE 4.6
LUBRICATE
BEARINGS
FIGURE 4.5
2, Hydro Pumps
Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. Wipe
away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap
before removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean!
Check with machine on a level surface with engine
"OFF". Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up. The
reservoir is properly filled when the fluid level is 1½"
below the top of the filler neck. DO NOT OVER FILL,
Use clean, fresh premium automotive oil having a
viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL. The fluid
should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and
oxidation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts
and oil can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir
cap. See Figure 4.6.
3. Other Lubrication Points
Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts and traction
idler arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.7.
4.4 BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Clean all dirt and debris from around the two
hydraulic fluid reservoir, especially around the top and
cap area.
2. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on the
engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance
as described
in Section
"AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS". Refer to
Section "Service Schedule".
4.5.1.
ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
LUBRICATE
CASTER WHEEL
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
LUBRICATE
TRACTION
DRIVE IDLER ARM
(GREASE
FITTING
LOCATED ON BOSS
ABOVE
IDLER ARM_
FIGURE 4.7
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